
Pass, Set, Point, Win!

We want each athlete to have the opportunity to build their confidence, sportsmanship, and skill set both on and off the court.
MEET OUR TEAM



LARA RETALLACK
FOUNDER & HEAD COACH
Hi, I am Coach Lara, a mother of two volleyball players Hannah & Amy. In my 11 years of coaching, I have had the honor to coach both of my daughters and their friends throughout their recreational volleyball career. Hannah played all four years at Braswell and is now playing in college. Amy plays for Braswell and also for the top team at her volleyball club. I truly love devoting my time and knowledge to coaching volleyball the right way to be successful both on and off the court of life.
ASSISTANT COACHES

Former DW Players
AMY & ANGEL
Both of these young ladies have played for DW and know how to help coach our team members.
Angel (top) currently. plays Varsity VB for Braswell and Amy (bottom) currently plays Jr. Varisty for Braswell. They are a great addition!

Former DW Player
HANNAH RETALLACK
Hanna played for DW and knows how to help coach our new members. Whenever she's available, she takes advantage of the opportunity to help players build a great foundation for them to play VB in college later if they so choose.
She currently plays Varsity VB for Bethel College.

Former DW Player
JANAYE SWEAT
Janaye is a former DW player who is now an assistant. She is a volleyball player at University of Arkansas- Monticello but comes home to inspire our players.
She sees coaching young athletes under Dream Warriors as an opportunity to give back to her community.

Former DW Player
Areli Castillo
Areli is currently playing on the Braswell High School Varsity team as a defensive specialist. A well rounded player, she's become a defensive specialist.
Areli has several years of coaching experience through assisting her parents as they coached recreational and club volleyball teams. She absolutely loves this sport and wants to continue to coach into her adulthood.

Skilled VB Player
Mikki Johnson
Mikki Johnson is a senior at Braswell High School and captain of the varsity volleyball team. A great all around player, she ranks #1 in 6A Region District 5 with a .452% hitting percentage. She’s played for clubs like Frisco Flyers, Peak Volleyball, and Slam Volleyball. Mikki holds a school record of 30 kills in a game and has a GPA of 3.8.
Passionate about volleyball, she plans to major in nursing while continuing to play and give back to the community through coaching.

Experienced Coach
Anette Castillo
Coach Anette Castillo has extensive experience coaching youth volleyball and is passionate about the sport. She works with Dream Warriors, to emphasizes foundational development, skill progression, and instilling good habits through repetition.
Her goal is to foster a love for the game and ensure families have an enjoyable season, measuring success by players becoming more skilled and knowledgeable by the end of the season.

Experienced Coach
Daniel Castillo
Coach Daniel has over 5 years of recreational volleyball coaching and 3 years with competitive clubs. He focuses on developing foundational skills, technique, teamwork, and game understanding, preparing players for school teams. Known for fostering a positive environment, he emphasizes hard work and resilience.
Along with his wife, he has coached their daughter and identified a need for experienced coaches in their area.

Current DW Player
Mallory
Mallory, a spirited freshman at Braswell High School, and has played volleyball for three years; including one year at DW. She is a proud member of the 16U pink team and is one of the few coaches for their 14U gray team.
Mallory loves to motivate her teammates and strives to work harder every practice and game. She has the motivation and coaching ability to get better and brings positivity everywhere she goes.

Former VB Player
Vidhya
Vidhya doesn’t currently play volleyball, but she played for 10 years. She played at the club level for 6 years.
She has experience of playing in different positions, and she has a few years of coaching experience from helping coach at one of her past clubs. She wants to use her knowledge of the game to help new players.

Former DW Player
Taylor Kim
Taylor Kim is a former Dream Warriors player and is now serving as an assistant coach. She is currently on Braswell High School’s varsity volleyball team.
In addition to her experience as a player, and has a previous year of experience coaching young girls volleyball. Her goal is to guide these young athletes toward success in their volleyball journeys and help them reach their full potential!
Special Shout Out To These Amazing People!
Thank you to all the behind-the-scenes people that helped us get this league up and running:
Ann Eisen, Amber Matkovitch, Mellisa Cook, Leanne Hudson,
Mr. Pearson, Amber Bunn, Danelle Bonnell, Mary Watkins, & the team at Success DM.
Parent Testimonial
"My family has had the pleasure of being one of the first to benefit from Coach Laura’s amazing talents as a volleyball coach. Her passion and love for kids, and the sport is felt on & off the court.
The Dream Warriors organization has given the knowledge and skills to help our daughters to be successful in this sport. Coach Laura and her stuff have years of recreation. school and club volleyball experience. My child has used this foundation to help reach her goals of playing on her varsity high school team, going to nationals with her club team and playing on a collegiate level.
I highly recommend the Dream Warrior organization. No matter the child’s level of volleyball experience; they will put in the work to help them reach their full potential and goals."

